STATE PERSONNEL ANALYST

Location: Little Rock, AR

About the role

The State Personnel Analyst is a professional-level position responsible for advanced analysis, consultation, and execution of human resources policies, programs, and strategies within the State of Arkansas government. This role serves as a liaison between the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and multiple departments, acting as a key resource for all classification and compensation-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support on job classifications, compensation structures, payroll concerns, and related policies, procedures, and processes.
• Conduct comprehensive job analyses and evaluations to determine appropriate classifications and salary grades.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions.
• Perform market salary surveys and benchmarking studies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Analyze human resources data across multiple state agencies, including workforce demographics, turnover trends, classification, compensation, and performance.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior leadership and other stakeholders to inform HR decision-making and policy development.
• Assist with the development and refinement of state personnel policies and procedures to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Provide consultative services to agency HR directors and leadership on policy interpretation, best practices, and implementation of new or revised policies.
• Perform in-depth classification studies, audits, and salary analyses; recommend changes to position classifications and compensation structures to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness while complying with state pay structures and regulations.
• Lead or participate in special HR-related projects, such as implementing new HR technologies, overhauling compensation structures, or leading workforce transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with senior HR leaders, department heads, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between HR programs and agency goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, plus one (1) year of experience in human resources or a related field.
• Deep understanding of human resources management, including recruitment, compensation, classification, benefits, employee relations, and HR policy.
• Familiarity with state-specific HR systems and regulations governing state employment practices.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and use data to make informed recommendations.
• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative analysis, particularly related to workforce metrics, compensation, and employee performance.
• Ability to articulate complex HR concepts clearly to employees, managers, and senior leadership.
• Strategic thinking and ability to provide innovative solutions to HR challenges.
• Strong attention to detail when managing complex projects, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Pay

Salary range: $78,130 - $115,632 (Pay Grade: SPC04)